Libya-France Business Forum 2026 - MARSEILLE
PROGRAM
A forum moderated by Taoufik MJAJED, Economic journalist, France 24
9:00 AM – Opening remarks
Philippe GARCIA, North Africa Director, Business France
H.E. Thierry VALLAT, Ambassador of France to Libya, French Republic
H.E. Mohamed HAMUDA, Chargé d’Affaires at the Libyan Embassy to France
H.E. Nadia HAI, Ambassador of France to the Mediterranean Region, French Republic
Frédéric RONAL, Treasurer & Vice President, Aix-Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry
9:30 AM - Guest of honor & partners introductory speeches
Eng. Aladdin R. BABA, Marketing and Cooperation Director, Misurata Free Zone - Guest of Honor
Redwan NEFFATI, Strategic Planning Departments Manager, Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) – Guest of Honor
Arnaud THIBAULT, Vice President Global Network Management, CMA CGM
Thomas GRIMM, Area Sales Manager, Northern Africa & Sahel, Airbus Helicopters
9:50 AM – Panel 1: Facilitating business between France and Libya
09:50 am : Presentation of the Misurata Free Zone Facilities
Eng. Aladdin R. BABA, Marketing and Cooperation Director, Misurata Free Zone – Guest of Honor
10:00 am : Panel discussion A : Strenghtening trade relations between France and Libya
Eng. Wissam ABULIFA, Director of Investment, Misurata Free Zone - Guest of Honor
Arnaud THIBAULT, Vice President Global Network Management, CMA CGM
Lazhar SAHBANI, Founding Partner, CLS & Strategy
Philippe GARCIA, Director of Business France North Africa, Business France
10:30 am : Panel discussion B : Financing trade between France and Libya
Hatem ZAARA, CEO, Banque Tuniso‑Libyenne (BTL)
Mastafa SAADI, Vice-President, Senior relationship manager, Bank ABC (London branch)
10:45 am : Panel discussion C : Establishing a presence in Lybia through a subsidiary
Eng. Abduelaziz Ramdan ESHAWISH, Chairman, Privatization & Investment Board
Adel CHAABANE, Partner, Forvis Mazars
Muad MHANI, Business Development Manager of Arkan Holding Group (representing Sixt, Regus, and Remax)
11:15 AM – Panel 2 : Promoting sustainable infrastructures
11:15 am : Panel discussion A : Water & energy resilience
Eng. Ahmed DHIB, Chairman, Great Man-Made River Authority, Libya
Eng. Mahmoud Abdullah ELGELLAI, Board Director Renewable Energy Authority, Libya
Alain MEYSSONNIER, CEO, Mediterranean Water Institute
11:35 am : Panel discussion B : sustainable cities
Mohamed BENISMAIL, General Manager, Housing & Infrastructure Board, Libya
Dr. Sami AL-ABASH, Director General of the Organization of Development of Administrative Centers Authority
Ashraf NAFO, General Manager, Al Ameerah-Alsahl Holding Group, Libya
Guillaume CROUZET, Business Development Director, Archetype Group
Chawki DJOUINI, Export manager - MENA, Matière
Testimonial : Georges SAPET, CEO, LDFS
12:10 PM – Panel 3: Advancing healthcare systems: Policies, partnerships, and innovation
Dr. Fuad Mansur AHMED, Minister Counselor, Libyan Ministry of Health
Dr. Haider AL SAEH, Director, National Cancer Control Authority
Dr. Ahmed MLITAN, Head of the Department for Support and Development of Medical Services in Libya
Dr. Sarkis MARDIROSSIAN, Director of Operations and Country Lead, Laboratoires Servier
Rami MROUEH, Country Lead Morocco, Tunisia & Libya, Sanofi
Testimonials: Pierre BOURY, Chair of the "Groupe d'expertise Libye" & Jérôme CAU, General Director, Medical Training Innovation (MTI)
12:45 PM – Panel 4: How tech & telecoms drive modern economic growth
Alla Moktar M BASIM, Chief Commercial Officer, Almadar, Libya
Pascal DUFOUR, Vice-President MENA & Turkey, Digital Virgo
Adel TORJMEN, Chief Transformation Officer, WIMBEE
Bertrand GRAU, Partner, KPMG STRATEGY
Expert speech: Heithem BARGAOUI, Area Manager Libya, Hi-Tech Detection Systems (HTDS)
13:15 PM – Closing session: From vision to action
Mohamed RAIED, Chairman, General Union of Chamber of Commerce, Franco-Libyan Chamber of Commerce
Selim GRITLI, Libya Country Lead, Business France
Denis BERGE, Chairman, Africalink
1:35 PM – NETWORKING LUNCH
2:30-6:00 PM – B2B SESSIONS
2:30-3:30PM – WORKSHOPS
- Digital Virgo (Contact Room)
- CLS & STRATEGY (Europe Room) - Dedicated to Libyan companies
CLS & Strategy is a multidisciplinary consulting firm supporting companies and investors from project conception to full implementation. It offers tailored advisory services in strategy, legal structuring, tax optimization, compliance, financial engineering, and operational support, with a strong focus on cross-border projects. The firm works with multinational corporations, family groups, startups, and investors across Europe, the Maghreb, the Gulf, and Africa, acting as a trusted partner for secure and efficient project execution in complex environments.
Moderators / Coordinators :
Yazid BENMOUHOUB, Partner, CLS & Strategy
Wassim BACCARI, Partner, CLS & Strategy
- Arkan Holding Group (Méditerranée Room) : « How to Enter the Libyan Market » - Dedicated to French companies
Arkan Holding Group, a major Libyan group specializing in franchising, retail, and services, invites you to attend its workshop titled “How to Access the Libyan Market.” Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the group’s decision-makers and receive practical advice on entering the Libyan market.
Moderators / Coordinators :
Nezar BENISMAIL, General Manager of Arkan Holding Group
Muad MHANI, Business Development Manager of Arkan Holding Group
Ibrahim ABUSWEDAR, Commercial Manager of SIXT Libya